Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

• 2-3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 can cream of chicken soup (I like using the cream of chicken with herbs or just adding some additional seasonings to the soup)
• ¹⁄₂ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

For the Topping

• 1-2 sleeves Ritz style buttery crackers
• ¹⁄₂ cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 stick melted butter (You can use a herb butter or add the seasonings below)
• Italian seasoning, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes to taste